| Trump's whitewashing of brutal Saudi killing denounced by both parties Posted: 21 Nov 2018 12:11 PM PST  The president puts a price on moral values, and members of Congress aren't happy about it.
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| California's Camp Fire Death Toll Rises To 83 While Nearly 600 People Remain Missing Posted: 21 Nov 2018 08:07 PM PST  The death toll from Northern California's Camp fire now stands at 83 following
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| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Throws Support Behind Nancy Pelosi For House Speaker Posted: 22 Nov 2018 07:27 AM PST  Incoming Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) announced her support
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| Yahoo News Explains: Who were the first Pilgrims in America? Posted: 22 Nov 2018 08:34 AM PST  If you remember anything from history class, you already know a small group of people boarded the Mayflower in 1620 in hopes of a better life in America. A couple of the crew members had actually been to America before to fish or to explore. A man on the Mayflower, Stephen Hopkins, had tried to settle in the New World 10 years earlier but got shipwrecked in Bermuda. Shakespeare's renowned play "The Tempest" was allegedly based on that wreck.
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| Kosovo police arrest three over January murder of Serb leader Ivanovic Posted: 23 Nov 2018 05:24 AM PST  Police in Kosovo have made the first arrests in connection with the murder of Kosovo Serb leader Oliver Ivanovic in January, detaining three suspects including two ex-police officers in a pre-dawn raid on Friday, officials said. Ivanovic, 64, was shot dead on Jan. 16 as he arrived at his party office in Mitrovica, a town bitterly split between Kosovo's majority ethnic Albanians and minority nationalist Serbs, who dominate the northern region surrounding Mitrovica.
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| FedEx driver who fatally punched man after he hurled racist slurs will not face criminal charges Posted: 22 Nov 2018 09:00 AM PST  A FedEx delivery driver who punched a man who shouted racial slurs at him will not face criminal charges after the man later died, officials announced. Timothy Warren was driving his truck through a Portland, Oregon, neighbourhood when Joseph Magnuson began to shout at him to tell him that he was going too fast. Mr Warren stopped his truck and tried to explain to Mr Magnuson that he was exhausted and just wanted to finish his work.
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| Polish leader suing Walesa for blaming him for plane crash Posted: 22 Nov 2018 06:53 AM PST  WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Two of Poland's most famous foes, former President Lech Walesa, and the country's de facto leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, faced off in court Thursday, exchanging wry comments.
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| Macron Magic Endures for Foreign Businesses Despite Domestic Woes Posted: 22 Nov 2018 12:25 AM PST  For 74 percent of heads of foreign companies in France, the country is an attractive place for business, according to an annual poll of 200 executives by Ipsos. "A year and a half after the election of Emmanuel Macron, the image of France and its attractiveness remains very high and is even increasing," Ipsos said.
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| White House authorizes 'lethal force' by troops at border. What does it mean? Posted: 21 Nov 2018 03:12 PM PST  Immigration activists and federal officials are trying to understand the implications of a White House memo on Wednesday authorizing "a show or use of force (including lethal force, where necessary)" by the troops deployed on the border with Mexico.
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| Turkey's Erdogan could meet Saudi Crown Prince on G20 sidelines: spokesman Posted: 21 Nov 2018 04:54 PM PST  Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Argentina next week amid tensions between Ankara and Riyadh, the Turkish presidential spokesman said Thursday. "We are looking at the programme," spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said in Ankara.
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| James Comey Responds To Subpoena From Republicans: 'Let's Invite Everyone To See' Posted: 22 Nov 2018 09:50 AM PST  Former FBI Director James Comey and former Attorney General Loretta Lynch
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| This Thanksgiving, The Trump Administration Is Taking Land From The Tribe That Welcomed The Pilgrims Posted: 22 Nov 2018 08:24 AM PST  About 400 years ago, a man named Tisquantum was kidnapped by an English
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| Friday Rewind: Deadly New Jersey mansion fire mystery Posted: 23 Nov 2018 12:13 AM PST  Authorities said the family found dead in a burned-down mansion were the victims of murder and arson.
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| AP Explains: The hunt for missing, dead in California fire Posted: 21 Nov 2018 07:16 PM PST  CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Given the size and scope of the devastation after a deadly wildfire swept Northern California, experts say the search to find the missing and identify victims could take months.
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| 10 Beauty Gift Ideas For Your Friends Who Care About The Planet Posted: 23 Nov 2018 02:45 AM PST  This holiday season, give some gifts you (and your giftees) can really feel
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| China Copied This Russian Jet Fighter (And It Has All Sorts of Problems) Posted: 22 Nov 2018 04:59 AM PST  Cheaters never prosper, says Russia.
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| Trump finds a new Twitter target: Chief Justice Roberts Posted: 21 Nov 2018 02:25 PM PST  The president tells the chief justice to "study the numbers" he says proves his point that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is overly partisan.
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| Facebook Under Fire For Allowing Man In South Sudan To Make Post Auctioning Teen Daughter As Child Bride Posted: 22 Nov 2018 04:20 AM PST  Facebook is coming under fire for allowing a man in South Sudan to make a post auctioning off his 17-year-old daughter to the highest bidder as a child bride. Philips Anyang Ngong, a human rights lawyer who tried to stop the girl's sale, said the viral Facebook post was "the biggest test of child abuse, trafficking and auctioning of a human being." He called for all of those involved, including Facebook, to be held responsible.
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| Tensions rise at U.S.-Mexico border as migrants, holiday travelers wait to cross Posted: 22 Nov 2018 04:53 PM PST  With few belongings, and many of them with children in tow, the migrants set out for the crossing from the baseball field in the Mexican border city of Tijuana where they have been camped out. Around 6,000 migrants who have trekked across Mexico in a caravan in recent weeks are now crammed into the field. Earlier on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had authorized the use of lethal force on the border and warned that the United States could close the whole frontier.
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| Lawyer: Brother of victim at mansion innocent of any charges Posted: 22 Nov 2018 05:10 PM PST  COLTS NECK, N.J. (AP) — The brother of one of the four homicide victims found at a burning New Jersey mansion is innocent of setting fire to his own house and of "any other potential charges," his lawyer said.
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| Save $100 on the Philips Airfryer at Amazon for Black Friday, on sale for just $99 Posted: 23 Nov 2018 05:22 AM PST  We're calling it: Air fryers are going to be one of the hottest gifts of the 2018 holiday season and this Black Friday deal on Amazon could be part of the reason why. If you've yet to familiarize yourself with air fryers — AKA the raved about new method of frying that's changing the way we do comfort food — now's a good time to start. Not to be confused with a deep fryer, these devices require just a tablespoon or less of oil to fry your favorite foods to crisp perfection with up to 75% less fat (and guilt). What's even better? Amazon's currently selling this Philips Airfryer for just $99.99, which is basically $100 off its $199 listing price. SEE ALSO: All the best Black Friday 2018 sales, right in one place The Philips Airfryer uses Rapid Air technology to circulate hot air around its metal mesh cooking basket. The patented starfish design in its basket will guarantee your food is cooked evenly with no turning needed (even if you happen to pile your food.) In addition to the hot air, powerful direct heat from above will give food that crisp golden finish we all love. The basket can fit up to 1.75 pounds of food, which is basically one full bag of french fries. The Airfryer isn't just a fryer though, it also grills, roasts and even bakes. It's essentially your one-stop solution for whatever meal you want to whip up for your family or guests. Pick one of the 150 recipes that come included with the free app, set your cook time and temperature, and enjoy your favorite comfort foods all while knowing they're way healthier than usual. Sounds pretty good to us. Grab this Black Friday deal while you still can here. More coverage: Black Friday 2018 Black Friday 2018: All the best deals are right here Shopping tips and tactics for Black Friday 2018 Black Friday 2018 deals by store Amazon: Shop sales on Fire tablets, Echo Spot, and more Walmart: Shop sales on Xbox One S, Instant Pot, Nintendo Switch Macy's: Shop sales on Vitamix, Dyson, Instant Pot, Roomba Target: Shop sales on iPhone XS, Apple Watch, 23andMe, TVs, and more Best Buy: Shop sales on QLED TVs, Microsoft laptops, Nintendo, and more Black Friday 2018 deals by category Gaming deals: Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, Nintendo, Alienware laptops, and more Laptop deals: Lenovo Yoga, Alienware, Dell, HP, Asus, and more TV deals: OLEDs from Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and more Smart home deals: Amazon Echo, Roomba, Google Home, Apple HomePod Instant Pot deals: Where to get the cheapest price Clothing deals and promo codes: J.Crew, Macy's, Kohl's, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor Mattress deals: Nectar, Casper, Leesa, Eight Sleep, and more
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| Russia Wanted a 'Carrier-Killer' Missile. Here's Why It Failed. Posted: 23 Nov 2018 07:43 AM PST  Russia's very own DF-21D?
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| 5 Times Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker Critiqued The Mueller Investigation On CNN Posted: 21 Nov 2018 11:03 AM PST  Before Matt Whitaker was tapped to replace his boss, former Attorney General
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| Don’t Worry, The Military At The Border Is Ignoring The White House Posted: 21 Nov 2018 10:13 PM PST  In a truly shocking and unprecedented turn of events, the White House authorized the use of "lethal force" at the Mexican border, per a cabinet order signed on Wednesday by Chief of Staff John Kelly, as previously reported by the Inquisitr. U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated that the military police at the border don't even have weapons. "There is no armed element going on," Mattis told reporters on Wednesday, according to the BBC.
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| Barack Obama Helps Out For Thanksgiving Posted: 21 Nov 2018 12:21 PM PST  Former President Barack Obama is taking time during the holiday season to volunteer at a local Chicago food bank.
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| Iran sticking to nuclear deal, IAEA says, amid new U.S. sanctions Posted: 22 Nov 2018 04:45 AM PST  Iran is implementing its side of its nuclear deal with major powers, the U.N. atomic watchdog policing the pact reaffirmed on Thursday, two weeks after the latest wave of reimposed U.S. sanctions against Tehran took effect. President Donald Trump said in May he was pulling the United States out of the 2015 nuclear deal for reasons including Iran's influence on the wars in Syria and Yemen and its ballistic missile program, none of which are covered by the pact. Germany, France and Britain have been scrambling to prevent a collapse of the deal, under which international sanctions against Tehran were lifted in exchange for strict limits being placed on Iran's nuclear activities.
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| Lloyds CEO Must Explain Whistleblower Actions or Quit: Lawmaker Posted: 22 Nov 2018 04:45 AM PST  "Our concerns relate to the allegations of the cover-up of the fraud, rather than the fraud itself," Kevin Hollinrake, a lawmaker who co-chairs the all-party parliamentary group on fair business banking, wrote in a letter to Antonio Horta-Osorio. While the incidents that led to criminal convictions occurred years ago, scrutiny of how Lloyds handled the affair has grown as the bank settled last week with the whistleblower, former risk officer Sally Masterton. It claimed some executives at HBOS hid the fraud at one of that bank's branches before Lloyds acquired the lender at the peak of the financial crisis.
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| Indonesia wraps up Lion Air crash victim identification Posted: 22 Nov 2018 09:55 PM PST  Indonesia on Friday wrapped up the grim task of identifying Lion Air jet crash victims from recovered body parts, with a preliminary report on the cause of the accident that killed 189 people due next week. Since then, investigators have been doing DNA testing on recovered body parts. As of Friday, 125 people have been identified after testing on human remains that filled some 200 body bags, said Arthur Tampi, head of the national police medical centre.
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| Next McLaren supercar to debut next month Posted: 22 Nov 2018 08:17 AM PST  McLaren has released teasers of what we can safely assume is the convertible version of the McLaren 720S Spider, which is to be unveiled December 8 -- who needs warm weather to ride a drop-top anyway? From the single image and 13-second video that the company shared Wednesday of what looks to be a convertible derivative of the McLaren 720S Spider, we can see pretty much see the entire exterior and get a taste of the interior. Despite the specs not being announced yet, we're reasonably confident that this car will have impressive power -- it is a supercar, after all.
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| California Fire Fallout: Public Confused By, May Mistrust Government As DNA Samples Wanted To ID Victims Posted: 22 Nov 2018 11:07 AM PST  Following the devastation of the California wildfires, authorities are seeking DNA samples from relatives of those who are missing in order to identify victims. Meanwhile, the DNA testing of the remains that have been found "has been surprisingly easy," said Annette Mattern.
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| At tense Ankara news conference, EU rebukes Turkey over detentions Posted: 22 Nov 2018 07:45 AM PST  Johannes Hahn, the EU commissioner responsible for relations with countries that aspire to join the bloc, emphasized the importance of political dialogue. Journalists and civil society must be able to do their important work," Hahn told reporters, standing alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Hahn was referring to jailed rights activist Osman Kavala and 13 academics detained last week in an investigation accusing them of a bid to unseat the government through mass protests in 2013.
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| Indian island police struggle to get body of American Posted: 22 Nov 2018 10:59 AM PST  NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities were struggling Thursday to figure out how to recover the body of an American who was killed after wading ashore on an island cut off from the modern world.
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| The Latest: Pakistan's death toll from market bombing now 35 Posted: 23 Nov 2018 03:04 AM PST  KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — The Latest on the attack on the Chinese Consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi (all times local):
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| Chief of Russia's military intelligence agency dies Posted: 22 Nov 2018 12:19 AM PST  The head of the Russian military intelligence agency linked to a series of notorious operations abroad has died after a long illness, the defence ministry said on Thursday. Igor Korobov, 62, had headed the military's Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) since 2016 and was the target of US sanctions. The West has accused the powerful agency of a number of attacks on foreign soil including the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia with a nerve agent in Britain last March.
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| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider for sale: Looking pretty in red Posted: 23 Nov 2018 02:27 AM PST  One of the most beautiful cars of all time, this Pininfarina designed Alfa Romeo is being sold for $40,000 in our classifieds
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| Best Black Friday 2018 mattress deals: Nectar, Casper, Leesa, Eight Sleep, and more Posted: 22 Nov 2018 01:00 PM PST  It's a well-known fact that we spend about a third of our lives in bed. If you haven't upgraded your mattress or your sheets in a while (can you even remember the last time you changed them?!), then Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect time to score something new. SEE ALSO: All the best Black Friday 2018 sales, right in one place Rather than maneuver the store crowds or dig through websites for the best deals though, we've done all the hard work for you. If you want something simple, you can get the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Mattress, which is 25% off. But if you want a mattress to stay cool, there's the Eight Sleep The Venus+ mattress with it's latex layer to cool you off while you sleep. This puppy is $100 off, plus you'll get a free Amazon Echo Dot. (Score!) There are plenty more deals than that though. Read on and happy shopping! Best deals on mattresses for Black Friday 2018: Save 10% on any order that includes a mattress at Casper.Image: casper Brooklyn Bedding: 25% off Aurora Mattress (starting list price $999) Brooklyn Bedding: 25% off Bloom Hybrid Mattress (starting list price $1199) Brooklyn Bedding: 25% off Signature Mattress (starting list price $599) Brooklyn Bedding: 25% off Spartan Mattress (stating list price $1399) Casper: 10% off any order that includes a mattress using code COZY10 (through Nov. 26) DreamCloud Sleep Mattress — save $200 on all mattresses, starting at $799 Eight Sleep The Jupiter+ — $100 off all mattresses and a free Amazon Echo Dot, starting at $999 (starting list price $1099) Eight Sleep The Mars+ — $100 off all mattresses and a free Amazon Echo Dot, starting at $1199 (starting list price $1299) Eight Sleep The Venus+ — $100 off all mattresses and a free Amazon Echo Dot, starting at $1599 (starting list price $1699) Helix Sleep — $100 off when you spend $600 or more with code HOLIDAY100; Helix Sleep — $150 off when you spend $1,250 or more with code HOLIDAY150 Helix Sleep — $200 off when you spend $1,750 or more with code HOLIDAY200 Leesa: $150 off a mattress, plus get a free pillow (a $75 value) Nectar Mattress — $125 off all mattresses and two free Nectar pillows, starting at $399 (starting list price $524) SensorGel 8" Firm Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress, Quick Ship, Mattress In A Box- Twin — $199 (starting price $579) Signature Sleep Choice 6 Inch Coil Mattress — starting at $64 (starting list price $69) Best deals on bedding for Black Friday 2018: Image: Kohl's Image: Kohl's Brooklyn Bedding: Save 40% on Bamboo Twill Sheets Brooklyn Bedding: Save 40% on Premium Shredded Foam Pillow Brooklyn Bedding: Save 40% on Super Soft Brushed Microfiber Sheets Brooklyn Bedding: Save 40% on Talalay Latex Pillows Kohl's: 50-70% off select sheets Kohl's: 50-70% off Cuddl Duds bedding Kohl's: 60-70% off Serta bed pillows, mattress pads, and mattress toppers Kohl's: Biddeford Heated Plush Electric Throw — $24.99 (list price $79.99) Kohl's The Big One Down Alternative Reversible Comforter (all sizes) — $19.99 (starting list price $79.99) Kohl's: The Big One Supersoft Plush Throw — $8.99 (list price $39.99) Kohl's: Hotel Suite White Goose Feather & Down Comforter (all sizes) — $59.99 (starting list price $129.99) Macy's: Martha Stewart's Essentials Sheets Collection — $10.99 - $83.99 (starting list price $17) Macy's: Sunbeam Slumber Rest Premium Heated Mattress Pads — $47.99 - $89.99 (starting list price $160) Walmart: Sertapedic Elite Comfort Bed Pillow — $5 (list price $10) Walmart: Dream Serenity 3-inch Convoluted Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper — $45 (list price $89.99 - $99.99) Walmart: Mainstays 8-piece Comforter and Coverlet Bedding Set — $34 (list price $55) More coverage: Black Friday 2018 Black Friday 2018 hub — all our coverage in one place Shopping tips and tactics for Black Friday 2018 Black Friday 2018 deals by store Amazon: Shop sales on Fire tablets, Echo Spot, and more Walmart: Shop sales on Xbox One S, Instant Pot, Nintendo Switch Macy's: Shop sales on Vitamix, Dyson, Instant Pot, Roomba Target: Shop sales on iPhone XS, Apple Watch, 23andMe, TVs, and more Best Buy: Shop sales on QLED TVs, Microsoft laptops, Nintendo, and more Black Friday 2018 deals by category Gaming deals: Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, Nintendo, Alienware laptops, and more Laptop deals: Lenovo Yoga, Alienware, Dell, HP, Asus, and more TV deals: OLEDs from Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and more Smart home deals: Amazon Echo, Roomba, Google Home, Apple HomePod Instant Pot deals: Where to get the cheapest price Clothing deals and promo codes: J.Crew, Macy's, Kohl's, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor Mattress deals: Nectar, Casper, Leesa, Eight Sleep, and more
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| Iran Burns Trump With ‘Rake’ Jab: ‘Perhaps We’re Also Responsible For California Fires’ Posted: 21 Nov 2018 08:16 PM PST  Iran's foreign minister took a swipe at President Donald Trump in a barbed
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| Deadly shooting at Alabama mall on Thanksgiving Posted: 23 Nov 2018 04:40 AM PST  Gunfire erupted inside an Alabama shopping mall on Thanksgiving night, leaving one person dead and two hurt. Police say a 21-year-old man shot an 18-year-old in the torso. A 12-year-old girl, who was an innocent bystander, was also shot.
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| SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Scheduled For First Test Flight In January Posted: 22 Nov 2018 04:27 AM PST  NASA has officially set the date for the first test flight of SpaceX's new generation Crew Dragon capsule. Dubbed DM-1, the first demonstration mission of the Crew Dragon astronaut pod is scheduled to take place in less than two months and will lift off on January 7, NASA announced yesterday. As the Inquisitr previously reported, the first test flight of the Crew Dragon will be an unmanned trip to the International Space Station (ISS).
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